Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Papaverine belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. Vasodilators cause blood vessels to expand, thereby increasing blood flow. This medicine is used to treat problems resulting from poor blood circulation.
Papaverine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023
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